South Texas Blood & Tissue is an AABB-accredited blood bank. It operates nine donor centers in South Texas, distributing blood, plasma, platelets, and other components to regional hospitals and emergency first responders. It also provides starting materials to therapeutic developers, and clinical research services. Its apheresis center received FACT accreditation in 2022 for peripheral blood cellular therapy product collection. As an AATB-accredited tissue bank, it offers tissue recovery from living and deceased donors.Pay Rate: Hourly $19.90-$25.00/ Annually $41,392.00- $52,000.00Job Title: Surgical Support TechnicianRevision: 0001Job Code: 700305Shift: 12 hour on-call shift from 7AM to 7PM or 7PM to 7AMFLSA: OT EligibleHybrid? NDept.: TissueBusiness Unit: STB&TCPF Level: TB1General SummaryResponsible to perform aseptic deceased donor tissue recovery back table procedures at hospitals or other designated facilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.Also responsible for other activities related to the tissue procurement such as: transportation of donors and equipment, collection of donor blood samples, maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment, and proper documentation of all activities.Commit to and abide by the character of BioBridge Global’s Core Values of Accountability, Stewardship, Pioneer, Integrity, Respect and Excellence (ASPIRE).Support, communicate and reinforce the mission and vision of the enterprise.Provide world class customer service by capturing and being responsive to the voice of the customer (internal or external, including donors for select positions) through multiple feedback channels in order to resolve issues and drive satisfaction in accordance with the BBG customer engagement, feedback, and complaint processes.It is essential that the incumbent have a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old with a good driving record to meet organization driving standards.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential TasksAssist in preparing the donor for the aseptic surgical tissue recovery.Perform all aspects of cadaveric deceased tissue back table activities recovery according to established guidelines including, but not limited to, the culturing, packaging and labeling of recovered tissuesObtain or collect required laboratory specimens.Assist with body reconstruction and disposition of the body after procurement.Assist in the maintenance of the procurement site before and after tissue procurement.Attend in‐service trainings, meetings, seminars, and other workshops as required.Exhibit a positive working relationship with co‐workers and the public.Performs other duties as assigned.Non‐Essential TasksRun departmental errands as directed.Perform other duties as assigned to support birth tissue and cord blood collections.EducationRequires a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.Licenses and/or CertificationsValid United States Driver’s LicenseOperating Room Technician or Certified Tissue Bank Specialist preferredExperienceNo prior specific work experience required.Prefer one year of operating room aseptic procedures and tissue banking experience.KnowledgeMust obtain a working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements and perform within all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.Must have a working knowledge of aseptic surgical procedures.SkillsMust be capable of operating motor vehicles in all types of weather conditions.Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.Must have moderate technical abilities in the surgical field.AbilitiesMust be able to keep information confidential.Must be able to understand and perform the deceased tissue, living donor tissues and cord blood collection procedures.Must be neat in appearance and well groomed.Must be professional, detail oriented, self‐motivated, innovative, creative, assertive, organized, communicative, and have the ability to work independently.We invest in our people by offering competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with the first blood center in America to receive the ISO 9002 accreditation!All Full Time Positions Qualify for an Affordable and Competitive Benefits Package to include: Competitive salary 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Contribution 100% Employer Paid Long-term Disability Plan Paid Time Off (PTO) 100% Employer Paid AD&D Extended Illness Benefits (EIB) 100% Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program Shift Differentials Group Health Medical Plan with prescription coverage Paid Holidays Variety of Voluntary Supplemental Insurances Incentive Compensation Plan Voluntary Dental Coverage Educational Assistance Program Voluntary VisionSouth Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC), a subsidiary of BioBridge Global, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristics. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please clickhere (http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf) . STBTC maintains a Tobacco & Drug-Free Workplace.
